MGB Brake System Refresh: Disc & Pad Replacement, Drum Service, Wheel Cylinder & Bearing Replacement
MGB full brake system rebuild with step by step instructions including front brake disc and pad replacement, rear brake drum service & fitting wheel cylinders.
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A complete guide to a brake system overhaul in an MGB. I have added some chapters to allow you to skip to the part you want; both the front and rear brakes are covered. New brake callipers were from , discs and brake fluid from
0:00 Introduction & tools required
2:48 When to change brake discs and pads
04:21 Preparing the car
04:52 Removing the front brake pads, hose and callipers
09:05 Removing the front hub
13:00 Separating and refitting the brake disc and hub
18:00 Fitting the front hub back on the car
21:32 Refitting the new brake calliper and hose
26:37 Fitting the brake pads
29:21 Changing the front wheel bearing
40:57 The rear brakes
41:58 Removing the brake drums and shoes
44:02 Rear brake problems; the rear wheel cylinder
47:38 Rear wheel cylinder removal and refitting
52:40 The rear brake adjuster and refitting the shoes and drums
58:58 Rear brake adjustment and handbrake cable connection
1:00:46 Example of upside-down shoes
1:01:33 Thanks and mentions
The final part of the process is bleeding the brake system, there is a video on my channel for this already.
The other people I wanted to thank can all be found here
Steve Denton @SteveDentonClassics
Kaleb @BUILTOFFICIAL